Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Leftover cooked chicken, cut into smallish chunks, about 1 cup; 1 tablespoon vinaigrette (see variation page 149), preferably made with balsamic vinegar; 1 rib tender celery, chopped; 1 scallion, finely chopped; 1/4 bell pepper (red, orange, or green, or a combination), chopped; 1 teaspoon drained capers; Chopped fresh parsley, and other fresh herbs if available tarragon, basil, or marjoram); Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon plain whole-milk yogurt; 1 1/22 tablespoons mayonnaise; Lettuce leaves or other salad greens

Servings: persons

Leftover cooked chicken, cut into smallish chunks, about 1 cup
1 tablespoon vinaigrette (see variation page 149), preferably made with balsamic vinegar
1 rib tender celery, chopped
1 scallion, finely chopped
1/4 bell pepper (red, orange, or green, or a combination), chopped
1 teaspoon drained capers
Chopped fresh parsley, and other fresh herbs if available tarragon, basil, or marjoram)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon plain whole-milk yogurt
1 1/22 tablespoons mayonnaise
Lettuce leaves or other salad greens

1
Toss the chicken in a bowl with the vinaigrette, and let stand for 5 minutes or so.
2
Mix in the celery, scallion, bell pepper, capers, and herbs.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
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Stir the yogurt into the mayonnaise, and fold into the salad.
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Arrange on a salad plate atop a lettuce leaf or other salad greens.
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There are many good things you can add to this salad, according to your taste and whats around.
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Toasted walnuts or almonds add crunch, flavor, and substance; other colorful seasonal vegetables, such as pieces of lightly cooked asparagus, snow peas, fava beans, broccoli florets, and artichoke hearts are all welcome.
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My mother used to garnish her chicken salad with green grapes, each one meticulously peeled and halved.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Leftover cooked chicken, cut into smallish chunks, about 1 cup, 1 tablespoon vinaigrette (see variation page 149), preferably made with balsamic vinegar, 1 rib tender celery, chopped, 1 scallion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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